Ryton incident believed to be attempted murder

Police are treating an incident in Ryton earlier this week as attempted murder.

Several men, some armed with knives, were involved in an altercation after a multi-vehicle crash on Leamington Road on Tuesday morning.

Two men aged in their thirties sustained head and neck wounds and were taken to hospital by ambulance - their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Two vehicles involved in the collision - including a white Audi - left the scene shortly afterwards and were subsequently involved in two further collisions on the A423 and at the roundabout where the A423 and the A445 roads cross.

A 20-year-old man from Middlesex and a 24-year-old man from London who were both arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm remain in police custody.

Investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Jon Belcher from Warwickshire Police, said: "Enquiries are ongoing and we are currently treating this an isolated and targeted incident.

"We will have officers carrying out additional patrols in the area while we investigate the incident and if anyone has any concerns, please speak with them.

"We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incidents or who may have any information - no matter how insignificant - to please come forward. We would also ask anyone who was driving in the area and who may have dashcam footage of the incident to please get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 80 of 16 October 2018.